5145 N Ruby St, Tacoma, WA 98407
OFF MARKET

5145 N Ruby St
Tacoma, WA 98407

West End
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,420 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$520,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,058/mo*
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$520,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,058/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,420 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Excellent opportunity for a rare charming Commencement Bay & Sound view home in need of TLC on a .26 acre corner lot. Many newer quality homes nearby. Tudor-style home has a 1,200 sqft unfinished basement in addition to an historic shop. Fully fenced with both attached and detached garages. Hardwoods under the carpet? Garaged parking for 4 cars plus RV parking. Newer roof and furnace.
5145 N Ruby St, Tacoma, WA 98407 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,420 sqft single-family home in West End, built in 1928. It last sold for $178,000 on May 22, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $520,000, with a rent estimate of $3,214/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 5145 N Ruby St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Wood, Cement ConcreteGarden
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928Year Updated: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: single story

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price History for 5145 N Ruby St

DatePriceEventSource
05/22/2012$178,000Sold
NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #328416
04/07/2012$174,500PendingAgent Provided
03/24/2012$174,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in West End

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$594K
$10KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$368
$3MoM
Available listings
129
8MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$6,206
Assessment$570,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5145 N Ruby St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4901 N Winnifred St, Ruston, WA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$452,500
09/08/25
4
2
2,548
5701 N 46th St, Tacoma, WA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$460,000
01/09/26
4
2
1,644
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

West End
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What Locals Say about West End

At least 166 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say kids play outside

  • 19 % Say there are community events

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  • Silvia Goddard
    "Everything is close by, in the area where I live in Tacoma it’s it’s pretty nice. I’ve been here since 1998 and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. The community comes together. We help each other. We focus on small businesses and also local. I just love it."
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  • Kmalolua
    "Lots of places to go for walks. Down the street from lots of parks. Dogs are generally well behaved and on leash access to pet stores nearby."
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  • Nichelevictoria
    "It’s really great it’s so fun. I love it so much people love it. Everybody loves it. We’re so fun. It’s so great. My kids love it. Everybody loves"
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  • Nichelevictoria
    "I have lived here my whole life. Lots of diversity and growing families. Every park is full and every bar is crowded. Also it’s right by the water with a beautiful view. "
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  • Alyviarose Haugen
    "I’ve lived here for 3 years and all of my neighbors out for one another and are fairly friendly yet keep to themselves. Not to mention the block is pretty quiet "
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  • Trulia User
    " Nice walking area for animals during daylight hours. It’s quiet and the apartment complexes are cleaned up"
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  • Trulia User
    "Point Defiance park is right near by, and it is a joy of a park to go hiking, running, and picnicking. it's not that far to Point Ruston, and there is a Farmers Market, and shopping, a movie theater, excellent dining, and beautiful views of the Puget Sound."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for two years and it has been quite, clean, friendly and very convenient. It is minutes away from JBLM and surrounding views are breathtaking. I love it here and it has been an amazing two year stay here in University Place 🙂😌😊"
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  • Trulia User
    "my daughter loves her school. we feel safe with her riding a school bus. there are other kids in our community but not many. there is a middle school across the street, but there is never any trouble with kids."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area with tons of great places to shop, eat, and drink. Peacefull and quite, I’ve never had an issues."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived here for 9 years and enjoy the neighborhood. The safety and security are great. I run from the west end to/from the Narrows Bridge regularly seeing many enjoying my pastime "
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  • Trulia User
    "This area I think is the best part of Tacoma and I feel welcome here. It’s Peaceful and very affordable. I’d recommend this area to my friends."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is very welcoming and peaceful. I’ve lived here almost a year and I absolutely love it"
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  • Vennyswhite79
    "Free food giveaways helping the community and walking the assisting the neighbors with whatever is needed "
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  • Alisha
    "dirty,lots of druggies and horrible dogs! lots of things constantly stolen and the elementary schools really need work. "
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  • Rrryles
    "Do not commute since we’re retired, however, with Hwy 16 just minutes from West End, everything is a quick commute "
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  • Kristina G.
    "Traffic is horrible. We are always blocked in when we try to leave whether it be one of the leasing office go carts or trash guy or the landscaping vehicles "
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  • Tim D.
    "This neighborhood has great access to route 16 and I-5 while still being far enough removed from any significant noise, traffic, or crime. "
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  • Desiree T.
    "Best place ever. You have grocery gas stations parks within minutes and the people are fun and there’s the perfect amount of privacy"
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  • Aubreanna B.
    "lots of dogs in the neighborhood, all friendly as far as I know, some are loud but owners are quick to quiet them"
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  • Shadyar O.
    " No pets are allowed in our community. But Service animals are ok. It is not a pet friendly place. "
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  • bong bong
    "nothing really... there are always occasional events for communities and good for families around here like around this area such as around ruston, fircrest, university place, and of course the west end area. i love living in the west end because of how homey and safe it is and i think this is the best part of tacoma. "
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  • CanduVentures
    "It's a nice neighborhood. We have good access to stores, restaurants and highways to the places we need to go."
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  • Shadyar O.
    "There are few dogs around asmost of the communities in this area offer NoPet appartments. This is the only reason I want to move out."
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  • Sheffel3c
    "Everyone is friendly and say hi or stop to chat. The noise level of the train!!!really loudLoud LOUD😎 I don't hardly notice it now."
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  • Shadyar O.
    "low crime rate, nice and peaceful neighborhood, easy access to public transportation, shopping centers and restaurants, walking distance to TCC. "
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